Judge blocks Wisconsin indoor capacity limits
As COVID-19 continues to spread out of control in Wisconsin, a judge there has struck down the governor’s order limiting the number of people in bars and restaurants.
Judge blocks Gov. Evers order limiting bar, restaurant capacity
A Wisconsin judge has blocked the order from Gov. Tony Evers limiting bar and restaurant capacity as the coronavirus surges.
Kyle Rittenhouse won't be charged for gun offense in Illinois: prosecutors
The Lake County state’s attorney’s office says it will not file additional charges against Kyle Rittenhouse in connection to the gun he allegedly used to fatally shoot two people during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin judge upholds mask order for enclosed spaces
A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate in the face of a conservative challenge.
28 people arrested during third night of protests against police brutality in Wisconsin
Wauwatosa (Wisconsin) Police say they arrested 28 protesters on Friday night. Police say the protesters have shown an "escalation in force." Others say that police are "brutally beating" journalists at the protests for no reason.
Two charged in terrorist plot against Michigan government were Marines
Daniel Harris was a Marine corporal now charged with conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Joseph Morrison was a lance corporal in the Marine Corps Reserve now charged with plotting to start a civil war.
Extradition fight continues in deadly Kenosha protest shootings
A 17-year-old accused of killing two protesters days after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, remains in custody in his home state of Illinois as his attorneys fight efforts to send him to Wisconsin to stand trial on homicide charges.
Businesses damaged, looted hours after peaceful protests in Wauwatosa
Hundreds of people marched on Wednesday, Oct. 7 after Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm earlier Wednesday announced suspended Officer Joseph Mensah will not face charges.
DA: No charges against Officer Mensah in shooting of Alvin Cole
There will be no criminal charges filed against Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah in the shooting death of Alvin Cole, 17, outside Mayfair Mall in February -- the officer's third fatal shooting in five years.
Investigator: Wauwatosa Officer Joseph Mensah should be fired
A police officer who has shot and killed three people in a Milwaukee suburb should be fired because the risk is too great that he'll shoot a fourth person.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers restricts public indoor gatherings
Gov. Tony Evers' administration issued a new order Tuesday limiting the size of public indoor gatherings.
Here are some of the voting-related lawsuits happening across the US
The cases concern the fundamentals of the American balloting process, including how ballots are cast and counted, during an election made unique by a pandemic and by a president who refuses to commit to accepting the results.
Wisconsinites drink more than half the world's brandy, Korbel says
According to the California brandy maker, 275,000 cases of Korbel Brandy were sold around the world in 2019. Over 150,000 of those cases were sold in Wisconsin.
Christkindlmarkets in Milwaukee, Chicago canceled for 2020
The in-person Christkindlmarkets in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Wrigleyville have been canceled for 2020, officials announced on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Wisconsin school worker is jailed for exposing herself to student
The student admitted to the sexual relationship and told police: "Well, it is every kid's dream to do a teacher,” according to a report.
Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff busy campaigning on behalf of spouses
Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff have been so busy on the campaign trail, they sometimes do more events than their spouses at the top of the ticket.
Police in Chicago, elsewhere feeling 'hyper vigilant' as attacks on officers increase
"It's more than a suggestion that people are seeking to do harm to cops," Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said. Nationwide this year, 37 police officers have been killed in the line of duty; last year at this time, the death toll was 30.
Appellate court halts Wisconsin ballot-counting extension
As it stands, ballots will now be due by 8 p.m. on Election Day. A lower court judge had sided with Democrats and their allies to extend the deadline until Nov. 9.
Wisconsin hits record high with 2,817 cases in one day, 22% positivity rate
Wisconsin has set a state record for new coronavirus cases with 2,817 reported on Saturday. The state's positivity rate was 22%, and Wisconsin now has the third highest number of new cases per capita in the country.
Teen charged in deadly Kenosha shootings fights extradition
A 17-year-old in Illinois accused of killing two protesters days after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is fighting his return to Wisconsin to face homicide charges that could put him in prison for life.